Snyder Livestock

What Snyder Livestock does

Snyder Livestock Company Inc. is a family-owned agricultural corporation headquartered in Yerington, Nevada, with the Snyder family ranching continuously in the Mason Valley area since the mid-1800s. The business operates four integrated lines: (1) the "Bulls for the 21st Century Test & Sale," an annual auction of bulls (Hereford, Charolais, Angus, Red Angus, Gelbvieh, and others) that undergo a 120-day evaluation covering weight gain, EPD and lineage ranking, semen testing, ultrasound, and physical appearance scoring; (2) a 5,000-head feedlot built in 1969 in Mason Valley, offering custom bull development, backgrounding of light calves, and AI heifer development with data collection on monthly weights, yearling ultrasound, feed efficiency, and health; (3) feed efficiency testing powered by a GrowSafe electronic feed measurement system installed in 2006, one of the first privately owned systems in the Western U.S., which uses RFID ear tags and individual feed bunks on scales to record per-animal intake to the mouthful; and (4) crop production, including alfalfa hay sold to neighboring dairies, onions and garlic, and a Snyder Family Farms sub-brand that markets hoop-house produce (carrots, beets, raspberries, blackberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, potatoes) at local farmer's markets.

The company monetizes through transaction-based auction sales of bulls, professional feedlot services (custom feeding, bull and heifer development, semen testing, ultrasound, grooming, hoof trimming), and direct sales of hay and produce. Go-to-market is regional and relationship-driven: direct sales to California and Nevada seedstock producers who consign bulls, an annual auction that draws commercial cattlemen from the Western U.S., direct hay sales to local dairies, and farmer's market and direct-to-consumer produce channels. Distribution is supported by a website, a Facebook page, and a YouTube channel with sale-lot preview videos, plus a Calendly scheduling link for feedlot intake.

Leadership is family-based: 89-year-old patriarch Eddie Snyder oversees daily ranch operations, Jim Snyder leads crop production, Lucy Rechel has directed feedlot operations since the late 1990s, John Snyder manages IT, and Darby Snyder is office manager. The company is entirely family-owned with no disclosed external investors, no funding history, no subsidiaries, and 11-50 employees. It holds Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification across all feedlot employees and previously operated a 17-year mandatory BVD-PI testing program that was recently narrowed to bulls consigned to the annual sale.

Name

Snyder Livestock

Legal name

Snyder Livestock Company Inc.

Website

https://slcnv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Snyder Livestock Company Inc. is a family-owned Yerington, Nevada agricultural corporation operating a 5,000-head feedlot, an annual bull sale with 120-day feed efficiency testing using GrowSafe technology, and crop production (alfalfa hay, onions, and Snyder Family Farms produce) serving California and Nevada seedstock producers, commercial cattlemen, local dairies, and farmer's market consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beef Cattle Ranching and Livestock Services

NAICS

Dual-Purpose Cattle Ranching and Farming (112130)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFACAEAL

Livestock Performance Monitoring Services (Weighing Programs, BCS, Data Capture)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Livestock Services (Breeding, AI, Pregnancy Checking, Handling)

SECONDARYAFAAAIAE

Feeding & Nutrition Systems (TMR Mixers, Feeders, Bunk Management)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Equipment & Technology/Livestock & Dairy Farm Equipment (Milking, Feeding, Monitoring)

Keywords

• Beef cattle ranching
• Bull testing services
• Feedlot operations
• Feed efficiency testing
• Agricultural crop production

Headquarters

HQ city

Yerington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bull Sale Auction: Annual bull sale auction where bulls go through a rigorous 120-day evaluation period including weight gain testing, EPD and lineage ranking, semen testing, ultrasound testing, and physical appearance ranking. Breeds sold include Herefords, Charolais, Angus, Red Angus, Gelbvieh, and others.
2. Feedlot Services: Custom cattle feeding, bull development from weaner calves to yearlings, backgrounding services, and AI heifer development. Services include data collection, semen testing, ultrasounding, grooming, and hoof trimming.
3. Hay and Crop Sales: Alfalfa hay sold to neighboring dairies and used for feeding cattle in feedlot. Onions (whites, reds, yellows, sweets) and fresh produce including carrots, beets, raspberries, blackberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, and potatoes sold at local farmer's markets and through Snyder Family Farms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Snyder Livestock operates a 5,000-head capacity feedlot in Mason Valley, Nevada, providing bull development, backgrounding of light calves, AI heifer development, and feed efficiency testing using a proprietary GrowSafe electronic measurement system. It runs the annual Bulls for the 21st Century Test & Sale auction featuring Hereford, Charolais, Angus, Red Angus, and Gelbvieh bulls evaluated over a 120-day protocol, and produces alfalfa hay, onions, and fresh produce marketed under the Snyder Family Farms sub-brand.

Product overview

Snyder Livestock is a family-owned agricultural corporation offering a diversified portfolio of livestock and crop products. The primary offerings include the Bulls for the 21st Century Test & Sale (annual bull auction with 120-day evaluation), feedlot operations with bull development and heifer AI services, feed efficiency testing using GrowSafe technology, and crop production (alfalfa hay, onions, garlic, and fresh vegetables). The bull sale and feedlot operations are closely integrated, with the feedlot serving as the testing and development facility for sale bulls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Snyder Family Farms: Fresh, local produce operation growing carrots, beets, raspberries, blackberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, and potatoes in hoop houses. Marketed at local farmer's markets.

Products and services

• Bulls for the 21st Century Test & Sale Annual bull auction featuring bulls evaluated over a 120-day period covering weight gain, EPD and lineage ranking, semen testing, ultrasound testing, and physical appearance scoring. Breeds include Herefords, Charolais, Angus, Red Angus, Gelbvieh, and a few others; auction held the second weekend in March with previews, presentations, awards, dinner dance, and bidding.
• Feedlot Operations (custom cattle feeding, bull development, backgrounding, AI heifer development) 5,000-head capacity custom feedlot services for California and Nevada producers, including bull development from weaner calves to yearlings, backgrounding of light calves, AI heifer development, and ancillary services such as data collection, semen testing, ultrasounding, grooming, and hoof trimming. All cattle handled with BQA-certified low-stress methods.
• Feed Efficiency Testing Individual-animal feed efficiency testing using the GrowSafe electronic feed measurement system. Radio ID ear tags and scale-mounted individual feed bunks track consumption to the mouthful; coupled with individual weight gains the system produces feed efficiency numbers for genetic selection, plus daily consumption patterns that flag disease indicators.
• Crop Production (Alfalfa Hay, Onions, and Snyder Family Farms Produce) Agricultural production of high-quality alfalfa hay (sold to neighboring dairies and used internally for feedlot cattle), Northern Nevada onions (whites, reds, yellows, sweets), garlic, and hoop-house vegetables and fruit (carrots, beets, raspberries, blackberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, potatoes) sold at local farmer's markets and through Snyder Family Farms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 years of BVD testing program showing decreased PI animals over time
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GrowSafecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006GrowSafe is a Canadian company that manufactures the electronic feed measurement system installed by Snyder in 2006. This system tracks individual animal intake to the mouthful using radio ID tags and feed bunks mounted on scales, allowing genetic selection for feed efficient animals. It was one of the first privately owned GrowSafe systems in the Western United States.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• 44 Farms: Texas-based purebred Angus operation with annual bull sale emphasizing performance and carcass data. Comparable to Snyder as a family-owned cattle ranch with rigorous data-driven bull sale.
• Gardiner Angus Ranch: Large Kansas-based Angus seedstock operation running one of the longest-running annual bull sales in the US. Comparable to Snyder as a family-owned ranch with branded bull sale auction and performance data program.
• Pollard Farms: Oklahoma-based Hereford and Angus operation with annual bull sale focused on performance data and customer service. Comparable to Snyder as a family-owned ranch with multi-breed bull sale and data-driven genetic selection.
• Express Ranches: Major Oklahoma-based Angus and Hereford seedstock operation with an annual bull sale. Comparable to Snyder as a large cattle ranch running a structured annual bull sale for commercial cattlemen.
• Thomas Angus Ranch: Oregon-based Angus seedstock operation that runs an annual bull sale featuring performance-tested bulls. Comparable to Snyder as a Western US ranch with EPD-focused bull sale and similar geographic positioning.
• Leachman Cattle of Colorado: Multi-breed cattle operation that sells tested and ranked bulls annually, focused on profitability-based genetic selection. Comparable to Snyder in selling multi-breed bulls with performance testing and EPD rankings.
• Midland Bull Test: Columbia Falls, Montana-based bull testing station that runs an annual 120-day performance test and sale. Directly comparable to Snyder's Bulls for the 21st Century Test & Sale in offering third-party feed efficiency and performance evaluation for seedstock producers.
• Belle Point Ranch: Arkansas-based Hereford and Angus operation conducting bull development and annual sales. Comparable to Snyder's multi-breed bull sale with Herefords, Angus, and Red Angus offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Superior Livestock Auction: US leader in satellite/video cattle auction services for feeder and breeding cattle. Comparable to Snyder's bull sale auction channel as a major nationwide cattle sale venue.
• Five Rivers Cattle Feeding: One of the largest US cattle feeding operations, owned by JBS. Comparable to Snyder's feedlot segment as a commercial cattle feeding business, but at vastly larger scale and as a national operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Snyder-Livestock-Company-Inc-1457961454515918
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/snyder-livestock-company-inc.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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